One of the containers I planted tomatoes in had a few holes at the bottom—nothing fancy, just enough for drainage. But with all the rain lately, it flooded a few times. Turns out, the roof rain collector was clogged, and all that water ended up pouring straight into that one unlucky container. My poor tomato … More A Surprise Under the Tomato Container
Linna had to plant three seeds for a school project. She did that quite enthusiastically—one bean, one cucumber, and one mystery seed I didn’t even recognize. But then she looked up at me and asked, “Can I seed some flowers too?” How could I say no to that? Doesn’t matter if it’s 8pm and tomorrow … More A Small Project Turned Into a Flower Adventure
I had to replant cucumbers already! The thing is, it’s true when someone says — don’t start too early, they won’t grow. I started my cucumbers (these cucumbers will be indoor ones, not for the field — it’s way too early for that here in Latvia) on the 30th of January and another two batches … More Replanting Cucumbers
a day in the life of a latvian mom 